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My wife and I have owned four Seawinds over the last 15 years, culminating in our current boat – an 1160 Lite delivered in June 2022. We’ve had huge fun racing and cruising the boat up and down the coast of New South Wales and so you can imagine how keen we were to take up the offer to check out the new 1160XL, with a cruise from Seawind‘s new Thailand charter operation.

The new Seawind 1160XL is one of the best valued performance catamarans, but it’s quickly becoming Australia’s best selling catamaran with 7 new boats on their way this season.

Introduction

Turkey’s Aegean coastline is one of the world’s great cruising destinations — ancient ruins, crystal-clear turquoise water, welcoming locals, and extraordinary food. When you take delivery of your Seawind 1170 from the factory near İzmir, you’re not just collecting a boat. You’re arriving at the doorstep of a sailing ground that many owners go on to explore for months before they even think about heading home.

This guide walks you through what to expect from the moment you arrive in Turkey to the moment you cast off on your first real adventure.